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REPORTED · NEWSPublished Aug 13, 2025

Merck Lays Off 58 Employees in New Jersey HQ Workforce Reduction

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EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
58
EFFECTIVE DATE
Aug 13, 2025
58 OF 70,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: New Jersey, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Merck & Co., Inc. has initiated a workforce reduction, laying off 58 employees at its headquarters in New Jersey. This action represents an 8% reduction in the company's workforce, reflecting ongoing adjustments within the organization. The layoffs are part of a broader strategy to streamline operations and improve efficiency. The affected employees were notified on October 1, 2023, as the company continues to navigate challenges in the pharmaceutical industry. Merck's decision underscores the need for companies to adapt to changing market conditions and operational demands.

Merck & Co., Inc. cut 58 jobs in NJ as of August 13, 2025.

That is roughly 0.1% of the 70,000 people Merck & Co., Inc. employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 34 layoff events at Merck & Co., Inc. since May 2025, including 146 jobs documented in official WARN filings, with 31 additional events known from news reporting.

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Merck & Co., Inc.MRK
Health Care · 70,000 employees
34
EVENTS TRACKED
146
JOBS IN WARN FILINGS
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CREATED DEC 10, 2025LAST UPDATED AUG 7, 2026